Australian National Basketry Gathering ACT Expressions of Interest

The information collected through the EOI will help us with early planning, event logistics and communication, and will give us a better understanding of what delegates are interested in. Completing an EOI does not commit you to attending or participating in any activity. Your preferences can be updated or changed closer to the event as plans are confirmed.

Assistance

For more information or assistance, please email info@tuggeranongarts.com, call (02) 6293 1443 or ask our friendly staff at reception.

Australian National Basketry Gathering ACT EOI Form

Please indicate your interest in attending the Australian National Basketry Gathering ACT from Friday 19 March – Tuesday 23 March 2027 at Greenhills.

Please provide your contact details in the first section of the form. Then indicate your interest in the different aspects of the official event program, and interest in participating in additional offsite activities during the Gathering.

The data you provide will assist us with early planning of the event. There will be an opportunity to make changes to your preferences closer to the date, and when you book your tickets. You will be notified as more information is released.

ABOUT YOU

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How do you plan to attend the Gathering?(Required)

Full attendance (Including accommodation)

Full attendance (No accommodation)

Part attendance (Including accommodation)

Part attendance (No accommodation)

Not sure

EVENT PROGRAM

Please indicate your interest in being a part of the event program

Workshop Tutor Call Out

The workshop program will consist of volunteer-led morning workshops in a variety of techniques and materials. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to teach a workshop from 9am – 12.30pm on each day of the conference.

Are you interested in being a workshop tutor?(Required)

Yes

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SECTION: Workshop tutoring

Which day/s would you like to teach on?(Required)

Saturday 20 March

Sunday 21 March

Monday 22 March

What will the workshop topic be?(Required)

Looping & netting

Coiling

Twining

Plaiting

Random weave

Other

Other - please specify

Will you provide the materials and equipment for the workshop?(Required)

If no, TAC will get in touch with you to discuss materials and how we can collect them in Canberra.

Yes

Do you have Public Liability Insurance?(Required)

Yes – I have my own

Yes – I am a current member of a State basketry group or other professional organisation

No – I do not have cover yet, but I will arrange it closer to the event

Public Program / Speakers Call Out

A speaker’s program will be presented after dinner on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Artists and individuals are invited to deliver 15-minute presentations about your creative practice or basket groups. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to present as part of the evening speakers’ program.

Are you interested in delivering a talk/information session?(Required)

Yes

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SECTION: Speakers

Which day/s would you like to speak on?(Required)

Saturday 20 March

Sunday 21 March

Monday 22 March

What will the topic of your talk be?(Required)

Craft Market Stall Holders

The craft market will be held on the afternoon of Saturday 20 March, offering an opportunity to sell wares. Each stall holder will be allocated a 3 x 3 space, 1 x trestle table and 2 x chairs. The stall holder fee is $25.

Do you want to participate as a craft market stall holder?(Required)

Yes

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SECTION: Craft Stall Holders

What wares will you sell at the craft market?(Required)

Baskets

Jewellery

Clothing

Materials

Equipment

Other

Other - please specify

Do you have Public Liability Insurance?(Required)

Yes - I have my own

Yes - I am a current member of a state basketry group or other professional organisation

No – I do not have cover yet, but I will arrange it closer to the event

Basket Swap

Makers can bring an artwork to exchange via a random lottery in the evening on Sunday 22 March. Please limit baskets to approximately 15x15x15cm for ease of travel.

Will you participate in the Basket Swap?(Required)

Yes

EXTRA EVENTS & OPPORTUNTIES

Please indicate your interest in participating in attending optional activities offsite during the Gathering

Exhibitors

Tuggeranong Arts Centre is curating an exhibition of works by conference delegates, which will be on display from 17 March to 10 April 2027. The official opening will be on Friday 19 March. Please let us know if you are interested in the exhibtion so that we can communicate further with you about this opportunity.

Submissions open 1 December and close 2 February 2027. Spaces are limited and submission may not guarantee entry if we get an overwhelming amount of interest.

I am interested in submitting an artwork to be included in a group exhibition

Artwork delivery to TAC must be by 2 March 2027. If you require postal return of your work after the show, an additional fee of $25 Postage and Handling is payable when you register.

Yes

Offsite Activities

Please let us know if you would be interested in attending these additional offsite activities and we will send you more information about them by 1 Dec 2026.

I am interested in visiting:

The National Museum basketry collection

The delegates exhibition at Tuggeranong Arts Centre

The Old Bus Depot Markets

None of the above

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SECTION: Offsite Activities

Will you need assistance with transport to attend these offsite activities?(Required)

Yes

Can you assist with transporting extra conference delegates to the offsite activities?(Required)

Yes

How many passengers can you take?(Required)

SUBMISSION

Is there anything else you would like us to know?